David F. Sandberg

Born: 1981-01-21

David Fredrik Sandberg (born 21 January 1981) is a Swedish filmmaker. He is best known for his homemade short horror films (released under the online pseudonym "ponysmasher") and for his feature directorial debut "Lights Out" (2016), based on his acclaimed 2013 horror short of the same name. He has gone on to direct major studio franchise films such as "Annabelle: Creation" (2017) and "Shazam!" (2019). He is married to actress and producer Lotta Losten, who has starred in many of his short films.


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Shazam! Fury of the Gods

as Pedestrian Attacked by Harpy / Mister Mind (uncredited)
Released: 2023-03-15

Billy Batson and his foster siblings, who transform into superheroes by saying "Shazam!", are...

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as Mr. Mind / Travis / Gangster Crocodile-Men (uncredited)
Released: 2019-03-29

A boy is given the ability to become an adult superhero in times of need with a single magic word.

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Directing Annabelle: Creation

as Himself
Released: 2017-08-07

Director David F. Sandberg takes you through the process behind making the 2017 horror film...

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Attic Panic

as Ghost
Released: 2015-02-13

A woman is stuck in an attic but she soon finds she is not alone.

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Closet Space

as Man
Released: 2016-02-20

A couple moves into their new apartment and experiences the horrors of... their closet space.

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Faith & Fear: The Conjuring Universe

as Self
Released: 2020-10-23

Before The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It began filming, a bishop from the Order of...

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Shadowed

as Shadow
Released: 2020-04-02

A woman, startled by a power outage, begins to discover a strange occurrence involving shadows.

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Not Alone in Here

as Man
Released: 2020-05-17

A woman suspects she's not alone in her house.

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All Quiet Now...

as Boy (voice)
Released: 2006-11-18

A short movie about a boy and girl's inner thoughts as they head to the same party.

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For the Children

as (voice)
Released: 2006-01-01

David pitches his ideas for new children's TV shows. Unfortunately, they are not entirely...

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The Making of Closet Space

as Himself
Released: 2016-02-24

A behind-the-scenes look from director David F. Sandberg into the making of his short film...

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The Making of Not Alone in Here

as Himself
Released: 2020-05-19

Making the no budget short Not Alone in Here with a two person crew during quarantine.

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Making Cam Closer II

as Himself
Released: 2023-05-17

Making Cam Closer II by David F. Sandberg.

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Good Enough: Making Shadowed

as Narrator / Himself
Released: 2020-04-05

A behind-the-scenes look from director David F. Sandberg into the making of his short film Shadowed.

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BIANCA

as Self - Guest
First aired: 2022-10-14

Unfiltered and unexpected when Bianca Ingrosso invites Swedish and international stars to...

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